Overview
A written rent agreement records the rent, deposit, period, maintenance, notice period and the rights of the owner and the tenant, and avoids disputes later. Residential rentals are often done as 11-month leave and licence agreements. Under the Registration Act, a lease for more than a year (or from year to year, or reserving a yearly rent) must be registered; some states, such as Maharashtra, require leave and licence agreements to be registered whatever their term. Stamp duty depends on the state and the rent and deposit, and many states offer e-stamping.
If your terms are simple, you can make a rent agreement yourself in the Xegality app from a guided form. If you want terms negotiated or drafted for you, a commercial lease, or help with stamping and registration, our team handles it with professionals we work with.
Who needs it
- Owners and tenants of a house, flat or room
- Businesses renting an office, shop or warehouse
- Anyone who needs a rent agreement as address proof for a bank, passport or GST
Documents required
What we usually ask for. Our team confirms the exact list for your case before anything is filed.
- Names, addresses and ID proof of the owner and the tenant
- Address and details of the property
- Rent, deposit, start date, period, notice period and escalation
- Details of two witnesses
- Proof of ownership, if registration is required
How it works
- 1
Your terms
You tell us the parties, property and commercial terms; we suggest the clauses that usually matter.
- 2
Draft
The agreement is drafted and shared for both sides' review.
- 3
Stamp duty
We tell you the stamp duty for your state and help buy the e-stamp or stamp paper.
- 4
Signing and registration
The parties sign before witnesses; where registration is required (or chosen), it is done at the sub-registrar or online where the state allows.
Typical timeline
Drafting depends on how quickly both parties agree the terms. Registration, where needed, follows the sub-registrar's appointment schedule or the state's online process.
Prefer to do it yourself?
- Make it yourself in the Xegality app — A guided rent agreement (11 months) you fill in and download; sign in as a client.
Get a free quote
Answer a few questions and our team will contact you. It takes about two minutes.
Official sources
The government portals and laws this page is based on:
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